GPU temperature too high!!

[rahulmax]

Hey guys, i have a zotac gtx 560 ti reference card, the temp. while gaming goes too high for my liking.

Room temp -35c-38c
Cpu temp on load -61c (thanks to hyper 212 evo)
Gpu temp on load -92c

My cable management is not that great, but still 92 is too much when playing call of duty mw2.
please help!!!!

 

[coderunknown]

GPU temp is fine but proccy temperature is way too high. under load + Hyper 212 should be in mid 50s.

 

[rahulmax]

^^ are you sure? gpu temp is fine?
i know cpu is a bit high considering hyper 212 but the temp are going nuts in delhi right now.

 

[ico]

I get the same temps with i5-2500K + Hyper 212 Evo + Delhi.

 

[topgear]

GPU load temp is high considering the ambient temp - re TIM the gpu if possible with some good TiM.

 

[dibya_kol]

i am also getting the same load temp in kolkata. Gpu temp seems a bit high for me, it is safe for gpu though.
Clean dusts and if possible left ur side cover open.

 

[Saaby]

the cpu temp. also seems a bit high, considering it is with aftermarket cooler. check for thermal paste or cpu fan speed issues.
In the case of GPU, i think this kind of heating is normal, especially for Fermi (GTX560Ti draws 170W).

 

[yashthedude]

If u not did something then while playing BF3 ur card will get boom!!

I think you shud ask the customer care of Nvidia GPU's.

They must have any idea about it.

 

[dibya_kol]

^^ can't get that !!

the cpu temp. also seems a bit high, considering it is with aftermarket cooler. check for thermal paste or cpu fan speed issues.
In the case of GPU, i think this kind of heating is normal, especially for Fermi (GTX560Ti draws 170W).

For high ambiant temp, he is getting high cpu temp.

 

[root.king]

guys can it'll be solved with an gpu water cooler.

 

[ashis_lakra]

CPU temp is fine with Hyper 212 EVO. I get 60-65C max in my city having ambient temperature of 46C . The Intel CPU can easily withstand temperatures upto 90C, so it's still within acceptable limits.

GPU temp seems high, try using thermal paste like Noctua DH1 or Antec Diamond 7 and you'll see at least 6-8C difference in your GPU load temp. Tried and tested with over 3 GPU's.

 

[topgear]

guys can it'll be solved with an gpu water cooler.

water cooling will solve it for sure but before that better try what's written on the post above.

 

[rahulmax]

GPU temp seems high, try using thermal paste like Noctua DH1 or Antec Diamond 7 and you'll see at least 6-8C difference in your GPU load temp. Tried and tested with over 3 GPU's.

I have absolutely no experience in replacing GPU thermal paste. I have a feeling that i will ruin the card if i open it up(bad experience with my 8500gt).

 

[ashis_lakra]

Well, I checked the layout of Zotac 560 ti and it seems same as of MSI 560ti TFII.

1) ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1 GB Review | techPowerUp

2) MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II 1 GB Review | techPowerUp

On MSI card, i unscrewed the 4 screws with the help of a small screwdriver and twisted the heatsink a little to take out the cooler from card. It takes a bit of effort to pull the heatsink for first time ( I was worried too ), but once you've done it. Clean the grease with Rubbing Alcohol or Laptop cleaner (good one) and a good cloth. Once you've managed to take off the thermal grease , use microfiber cloth ( if available ) to wipe out all traces of thermal grease.

Then, use any good thermal paste like Antec Diamond 6 or Arctic Silver 5 ( whichever is cheaper ) and spread it even and thin on the GPU chip and gently place the heatsink above it, and you're done.

Though it'll help you reduce temp a bit, there's actually no risk involved. But you've to do it carefully. It's your call !

 

[rahulmax]

On MSI card, i unscrewed the 4 screws with the help of a small screwdriver and twisted the heatsink a little to take out the cooler from card. It takes a bit of effort to pull the heatsink for first time ( I was worried too ), but once you've done it. Clean the grease with Rubbing Alcohol or Laptop cleaner (good one) and a good cloth. Once you've managed to take off the thermal grease , use microfiber cloth ( if available ) to wipe out all traces of thermal grease.

Then, use any good thermal paste like Antec Diamond 6 or Arctic Silver 5 ( whichever is cheaper ) and spread it even and thin on the GPU chip and gently place the heatsink above it, and you're done.

Though it'll help you reduce temp a bit, there's actually no risk involved. But you've to do it carefully. It's your call !

Thanks, it has motivated me I think i am gonna try it out.

what about the vram and other things? do i need to touch anything else?

 

[root.king]

water cooling will solve it for sure but before that better try what's written on the post above.

ya 1st paste then water

 

[topgear]

getting water cooling Kits ( even after market air coolers ) ain't easy here but getting TiM is more easier these days - but with the increase of gpu usage and Ocing ( and summer heat too ) more and more after market gpu coolers might be available in a few years for sure

Thanks, it has motivated me I think i am gonna try it out.

what about the vram and other things? do i need to touch anything else?

after proper cleaning ( as said by ashis_lakra ) just apply a pea sized thermal paste on the gpu chip only - no need to fiddle with vram or other things but just make sure they don't have dust - if you are unsure how to do it watch a couple of youtube vids for better understanding.